This sheet is about exposure to measles, mumps, and rubella in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information is based on published research studies. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare providers. What is measles, mumps, and rubella? Measles (rubeola), mumps, and rubella (German measles, three-day measles) are viral diseases that are mostly spread from person to person through coughing and sneezing. The measles virus can stay in the air for up to …
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Fact Sheet: Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) Vaccine
This sheet is about exposure to the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information is based on published research studies. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is measles, mumps, and rubella? Measles, mumps, and rubella are viral diseases that are mostly spread from person to person through coughing and sneezing. Measles can cause rash, high fever, cough, runny nose, and red watery eyes. …
Baby Blog: The Return of Measles
Lately, it seems like every few months a new infectious disease makes the headlines. The COVID-19 pandemic dominated the news cycle for some time, but as more and more people get vaccinated and the number of severe cases starts to decrease, the media’s focus has shifted to other known or emerging threats. From the flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), to mpox and syphilis, infections seem to be spreading like wildfire. Most recently, measles has made yet another comeback, prompting many …
Baby Blog: When Measles Strike, It’s Not The Happiest Place On Earth For Pregnant Women
By Sonia Alvarado, Senior Teratogen Information Specialist, MotherToBaby CA “Martha,” a 27 year-old pregnant woman from Long Beach, anxiously cried out over the telephone, “What if I have measles?! I’ll never live with myself if my baby suffers because I may not have gotten vaccinated?!” “Let’s take a deep breath, Martha, and walk me through the last couple of weeks,” I calmly replied. “When exactly did you visit Disneyland?” Granted, this is not the typical conversation one would expect from …
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Download Important Resources Today The educational tools below offer more information about important exposure topics during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Developed in collaboration with partners who are topic experts, these free resources are available for download and sharing. To view or download infographics in your preferred language, click the corresponding button. For additional details about specific exposures, explore our resource hubs, fact sheets, Baby Blog, and the MotherToBaby …
